Crime in Meir Park: statistics, rates and trends
482 crimes were recorded in Meir Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Meir Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Meir Park
- Types of crime in Meir Park
- Meir Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Meir Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Meir Park
- Population and deprivation in Meir Park
- Questions about crime in Meir Park
- About this data
482 crimes were recorded in Meir Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 118 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Meir Park has the 758th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Meir Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 482 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.2 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +37% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,850 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Meir Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (237). Over the whole period it rose 65%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 482 | 125.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 91.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 427 | 110.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 368 | 95.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 250 | 64.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 237 | 61.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 328 | 85.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 423 | 109.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 293 | 76.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Meir Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+52%) and anti-social behaviour (+49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 30.6 | 2.00 | +49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 25.5 | 3.07 | +5% |
| Burglary | 33 | 8.6 | 2.42 | -6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +67% |
| Public order | 29 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.6 | 0.74 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.3 | 1.73 | +200% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 1.26 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Meir Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Meir Park recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Meir Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Meir Park recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Meir Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Meir Park recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Meir Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Meir Park recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Meir Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Meir Park recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Meir Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Meir Park recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Meir Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Meir Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Meir Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Meir Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Meir Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Meir Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Meir Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Meir Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Meir Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Meir Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Meir Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Meir Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Meir Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Meir Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Meir Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Meir Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Meir Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Meir Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meir Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir South | 876 | 134.5 | +7% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -14% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 425 | 59.5 | -52% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | +5% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -39% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +111% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -6% |
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | -1% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Meir Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whittle Road | 96 |
| On or near Meadowcroft Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Gosforth Grove | 17 |
| On or near Constable Close | 15 |
| On or near Willowood Grove | 11 |
| On or near Sevenoaks Grove | 9 |
| On or near Tissington Place | 9 |
| On or near Cayley Place | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Meir Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 33.2% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 24.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Meir Park has an estimated population of 3,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Meir Park sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Meir Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Meir Park a safe place to live?
Meir Park recorded 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Meir Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (111).
Is crime in Meir Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meir Park was up 37% on the year before: 482 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Meir Park?
Meir Park is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Meir Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.